Kittson County Fair Open Class competition results
Agriculture Best of Show: Halley Hemmes, Soybean Sheaves Grand Champion: Jacob Mortenson, Sugar Beets Reserve Champion: McKinley Folland, Corn Sheaves Garden Best of Show: Evelyn Friedt, Onions Grand Champion: Avery Swenson, Zucchini Reserve Champion: Evelyn Friedt, Carrots Flowers Best of Show: Monica Halvorson, Garden Flower Bouquet Grand Champion: Jazzlyn Folland, Wild Flower Bouquet Reserve Champion:…
Read MoreHousehold hazardous waste and unused med dropoff is July 28 in Kittson County
Kittson County will be holding Household Hazardous Waste Collections to dispose of residents’ unwanted household waste products and chemicals throughout the county. Consider also cleaning out medicine cabinets and turning in over-the-counter and prescription drugs safely and anonymously at the same convenient drop off location. Also, avoid having misplaced, or unneeded drugs stolen by cleaning…
Read MoreHallock street project wraps up under budget
By Anna Jauhola The Hallock City Council heard a wrap-up of the street project during its regular meeting on Monday, July 6. Zach Thoma, of Moore Engineering, said the final billing to Spruce Valley Corporation of $460,903.02 covered final paving, the last of the concrete work and planting grass. “We still are holding $487,000 in…
Read MoreKittson Central graduate earns three bronzes at Special Olympics USA Games
By Anna Jauhola Em LaPlant’s dream came true, times three, at the end of June. She can officially say she is a bronze medalist in the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games. Just four years ago, LaPlant started powerlifting – not with a goal of winning anything, but because she wanted to prove she could do…
Read MoreLancaster Council approves costly, but necessary engineering task orders
By Jack Waters The Lancaster City Council approved a pricey, but necessary plan to address long-standing underground vulnerabilities during its Wednesday, July 8 meeting. At the June meeting, Bollig Engineering introduced a multi-year engineering plan. Although it will require an upfront $45,000 lump-sum cost, the city will be able to recoup the vast majority of…
Read MoreArts grants applications for orgs opened July 1
WARREN, Minn. — Applications open July 1 for government entities and nonprofit organizations. Applications are being accepted from our seven county Minnesota service area including Kittson, Marshall, Norman, Pennington, Polk, Red Lake and Roseau counties. Nonprofits and government organizations can apply for one arts project at a time. Grants deadlines for these are July 31,…
Read MoreFinished, but not failed
Maria Lutheran celebrates 133 years of ministry By Holly Wilson Maria Lutheran Church is preparing to close after being active in ministry for nearly 133 years. The church has a long history, but in just a few short weeks, it is coming to an end. On Sunday, July 19, Maria will hold its Holy Closure…
Read MoreKlobuchar’s visit to Kittson County focused on ag, housing, postal service
By Jack Waters U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar visited Hallock last week as part of her annual initiative to visit all 87 Minnesota counties. She met with local business owners, leaders, farmers and community members to hear directly about the needs, difficulties and positive developments in Kittson County. The discussion centered on local and federal issues,…
Read MoreArea officials up for office, filing period is July 14-28
By Enterprise Staff In the next few weeks, people will begin filing for local governmental offices such as school board, city council and township boards. Elsewhere in this edition of the Enterprise, readers can find notices of filings for different entities. Below is a list of officials whose seats are up for election in area…
Read MoreCompost site is not for garbage
By Enterprise Staff In recent months, the city of Hallock has struggled with people dumping garbage materials at the compost site on the southwest edge of town. Most recently, officials have found garbage, oil containers, plastic cups, Styrofoam and other garbage items. Last year, the city put up cameras at the site after they found…
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